| allusion |
an indirect reference to or mention of something. |
| arrogance |
the condition or quality of being arrogant; having too much pride or belief in one's superiority. |
| belligerence |
a very aggressive or hostile attitude; warlike nature. |
| credible |
believable or plausible. |
| duplicity |
deceitful speech or action. |
| exodus |
the leaving of large numbers of people. |
| faddish |
relating to or having the nature of a passing fashion or craze. |
| gradation |
a gradual almost imperceptible change, especially from one tone or texture to another. |
| ingrain |
to impress (habits, ideas, values, or the like) deeply and firmly in one's nature or mind. |
| palatable |
acceptable or pleasing to the sense of taste. |
| precipice |
a steep cliff. |
| pundit |
an authoritative, or purportedly authoritative, commentator or critic. |
| salient |
extremely noticeable or prominent; conspicuous; important. |
| sardonic |
bitterly mocking; derisive; scornful. |
| vacillate |
to hesitate or waver in giving an opinion or making a decision; be indecisive. |